Black Swan Research Initiative's Distinctively Different Pathway to a Cure

Earlier this year the IMF launched the Black Swan Research Initiative™, a breakthrough approach to finding a cure for myeloma. Following in our footsteps, others are ramping up their myeloma research efforts. This is great news for myeloma patients, but BSRI's unique approach to finding a definitive cure for myeloma sets it apart from all other myeloma research efforts. IMF Chairman Dr. Brian Durie explains what makes BSRI different in his new blog: READ HERE

Have you bought your tickets to the IMF's 7th Annual Comedy Celebration benefitting the Peter Boyle Research Fund and supporting the Black Swan Research Initiative? On Nov. 9, have a laugh while supporting the IMF! Actor and comedian Ray Romano will host the event, which features comedians Deon Cole, Jeff Garlin, Jackie Hoffman, Dom Irrera and Bruce Vilanch. Legendary singer-songwriter David Crosby, founding member of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, will present a special musical performance. FOR TICKETS & INFORMATION CLICK HERE

Multiple Myeloma Insurance Questionnaire: Ask Before You Buy

Are you shopping for health insurance this fall? If you don't have health insurance, you may be eligible to enroll in your state's new health insurance marketplace starting October 1. To help you compare plans, the IMF Advocacy team has created a Multiple Myeloma Insurance Questionnaire, a list of questions to consider when choosing a plan to get the most coverage for myeloma patients' critical needs. We also worked with 19 cancer and advocacy organizations to create the Cancer Insurance Checklist, which is a general cancer patient decision tool to use when shopping for insurance plans in the new health insurance marketplaces.

A No-Hassle Way to Donate Your Old Car and Support the IMF

Donating your old car is an easy way to help the IMF support research, advocacy and patient education. The IMF partners with an organization called V-DAC, which is dedicated to making vehicle donation an easy, responsible way for charities to supplement their fundraising. V-DAC has delivered millions of dollars to more than 4,500 non-profits both national and local, across the country. LEARN MORE